wavefunction, Ψ, ψ, φ

also contains definition of: state function
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.W06657
The solution of the Schrödinger equation, eigenfunction of the hamiltonian operator. Complex conjugate functions are denoted by an asterisk read as 'star'.
Source:
Green Book, 2nd ed., p. 16 [Terms] [Book]
Citation: 'wavefunction' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.W06657 RIS BibTex EndNote
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